Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Visit for a tour and rent binoculars for free to go birdwatching in Sapsucker Woods.

“After taking a tour of the lab you can rent binoculars for free and wander around Sapsucker woods to spot birds!”

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Great for bird watching; they lend out binoculars for free. Pair with a walk around Beebe Lake and the Botanical Gardens for more wildlife viewing.

“They lend out binoculars and even though it was a little rainy the day we went we were still able to see a lot of birds.”

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Offers occasional activities for toddler-aged children.

“So does the Lab of Ornithology sometimes.”

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Highly recommended if your group enjoys birds and birding.

“Cornell Ornithology center if you enjoy birds/birding.”

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Features interactive exhibits and the Sapsucker Woods trails. Don't miss the library upstairs.

“Lab of Ornithology has cool interactive stuff as well as Sapsucker Woods trails”

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Features an indoor discovery area and easy pond trails; Sapsucker Woods trails are great for older kids.

“They have a great indoor discovery area and an easy-to-walk trail around a pond.”

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Features indoor exhibits and a library on the 2nd floor; nice trails if the rain is light.

“Great indoor exhibits and library (2nd floor). Nice outdoor loop trails also”

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